cooking seafood & shellfish

Most chefs agree that cooking techniques are more important then recipes when it comes to creating great meals.  Here are some tips from our island chefs for cooking seafood and shellfish. Peter DeBruyn, Executive Chef Strathcona Hotel My favorite way to cook fish fillets is grilling.  You need to start with a hot well-seasoned grill.  [...]

battered smoked mussels

Battered & Deep Fried Smoked Mussels 2 dozen smoked mussels 2 eggs ¼ cup chopped green onions 1 clove minced garlic 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon chili flakes oil for frying Mix eggs and flour to make a thick batter. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Heat [...]

side by side salmon

Have you ever tasted farmed and wild salmon off the same plate?  The difference is astonishing.  When I was the chef at Masthead Restaurant, my shellfish supplier dropped off a sample of organic farmed salmon from Tofino.  The previous week a commercial fisherman gave me some Silver Brites Chum.  I decided to do a taste [...]

granola wedges

In a mixer with dough paddle beat: Beat: 125 grams soft butter 450 grams brown sugar 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla Add one at a time while mixing at slow speed: 500 grams peanut butter 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup honey 600 grams oats 1/3 cup warm water 120 grams coconut 75 grams pumpkin seeds 100 [...]

mussels in lime cream

Bring to a boil then turn heat down and simmer for few minutes: 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock 6 kaffir lime lime leaves (stems removed & leaves chiffonade) zest and juice of 1 lime Then add & simmer on low heat for 1 hour. 2 cups heavy cream When sauce is done start mussels [...]

salt spring musselteers

I can’t prove it, but would be willing to bet money, that Grant Hunt knows more about shellfish farming then anyone else in BC. Grant and his wife Ingrid are close friends of mine. When I first met them and asked what they did for a living Ingrid responded “aquaculture.”  I imagined my twenty something [...]

culinaire

Culinaire – Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Experience to take place at The Crystal Garden VICTORIA, BC – On April 22, Victoria will showcase the rich offerings of our local food scene at Culinaire – Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Experience at The Crystal Garden. Victoria’s newest food event will provide locals the opportunity to savour signature menu [...]

Next Page »